News culture “For theater and television”: Denis Villeneuve hates this aspect of modern cinema, preferring to follow this essential principle
The Canadian filmmaker, who has been the center of attention with his latest film, which is a box office hit, admitted in an interview that he did not appreciate this particular element.
Denis Villeneuve and his meticulous creations
In 2021, audiences around the world discovered Denis Villeneuve’s vision for Frank Herbert’s famous science fiction work Dune. Its unique aesthetic makes it stand out from ubiquitous large-scale productions such as superhero films. The careful staging, stirring music and breathtaking landscapes allow for total immersion in this dry but exciting universe.. With a cast that included today’s most popular actors, including Timothée Chalamet (Wonka) and Zendaya (Euphoria), this production quickly captured viewers’ attention. It was a success and a sequel was released three years later. The latter succeeds in gaining even more recognition from the specialist press and Internet users and once again shows the undeniable talent of Denis Villeneuve.
This director is best known for other science fiction works such as “First Contact” in 2016 and “Blade Runner 2049” in 2017. Productions with particularly careful staging and atmosphere, for a highly immersive experience for the audience. In a recent interview, he revealed that, in his opinion, sound and image are central elements in cinema. He added that he hates dialogues.
Denis Villeneuve hates dialogue
In full promotion of his feature film Dune, part two, the Canadian director spoke about his vision of cinema and didn’t mince his words. The latter simply “hates” dialogue in films. An astonishing statement to say the least, especially for someone working on the film adaptation of a novel saga.
Honestly, I hate the dialogue. The dialogues are intended for theater and television. I remember films not because of a good line, but because of a strong image. The dialogues don’t interest me at all. Pure image and pure sound are the strength of cinema, but that’s something you don’t immediately see when watching feature films today.
His assessment of the dialogues is subjective, as there are certainly a number of directors and other cinema personalities who would say the opposite. Nevertheless, it is interesting to look at his films against this backgroundlike the second work of Dune, which is currently in cinemas.
